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Making a difference in the world with AI - insights by Abdumalik Mirakhmedov - co-founder Scalo Technologies

Insights: Using AI to make a difference

In the world’s economically challenged and remote regions, AI can revolutionise access to finance, education, and clean water, while streamlining infrastructure development

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Cisco has already committed nearly $200m to the fund, with strategic investments in Cohere, Mistral AI, and Scale AI serving as early examples

GB BB TECH EVENT

Watch top experts speak at the Gulf Business Tech Panel

Our upcoming panel event offers an exciting opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and engage in discussions about the future of technology in business

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Apple unveils partnership with OpenAI at WWDC 2024

Apple said the new iOS 18, the software powering its flagship device, will make the iPhone home screen more customisable

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

The chief artificial intelligence (AI) officers will spearhead specialised plans and programmes in the field of AI and advanced technology

Zand Bank, MANTRA partner to streamline real-world asset tokenisation

The digital bank and MANTRA will develop frameworks for RWA tokenisation that comply with regulations set by the Dubai’s VARA

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Transforming air travel: Inside Cognizant’s partnership with Riyadh Airports

Cognizant’s GM in Saudi Arabia, Tarek Zarg El Aioun, discusses the company’s strategic partnerships and digital innovations transforming the aviation sector and beyond

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A sneak peek into Xpanse: World’s first forum for exponential technologies

Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker, director general of MATTER, reveals key details about one of the biggest events of the year set to come to Abu Dhabi in November

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia overtakes Apple as No 2 most valuable company in the world

Nvidia’s stock rose 5.2 per cent to end the day at $1,224.40, valuing the company at $3.012tn

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

Saudi Arabia has significant growth potential for battery-electric vehicles, with 71 per cent of consumers “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a BEV this year, the AlixPartners study showed

Phygital sports: UAE wins bid to host Games of the Future 2025

Phygital sports: UAE wins bid to host Games of the Future 2025

The Games of the Future 2025 is a key event in phygital sports, showcasing a fusion of physical and digital competition among talented athletes worldwide

AI

Democratising AI: Optimas AI’s mission turned business

Optimas AI is focusing on democratising AI, making it accessible to decision-makers, and integrating advanced risk management, governance, and privacy solutions

ChatGPT

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Edu for universities, to be available in 50 languages

ChatGPT can help with various tasks across campus, such as providing personalised tutoring for students and reviewing their resumes, helping researchers write grant applications, and assisting faculty with grading

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world’s second-most valuable company

Nvidia became the fastest company to grow from $1tn to $2tn in 2024

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Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24bn after funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital

Musk had denied a report earlier this year that said xAI was seeking funding

George C0allas the CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai talks about pre-construction technology and its advantages

How pre-construction tech is transforming the property sector

Building information modelling minimises waste, controls costs, coordinates workflows and optimises labour needs for future construction

Generative AI

How should UAE businesses look at the legal considerations of deploying AI

The future is full of opportunities for regional businesses to flourish by tapping into the infinite potential of AI

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Nvidia announces 10-for-1 stock split after post-earnings $200bn rally

Nvidia’s lead in the AI boom already has made it the most popular stock among individual investors over the past year

UAE, France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

UAE and France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

The two countries will explore investment opportunities in start-ups and investment funds focused on AI models

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

NVIDIA profit surges over 600% as ‘AI factories’ take-off

Massive demand for AI data centres has resulted in NVIDIA posting strong revenue and net profits

Microsoft, G42 deal could transfer US AI tech abroad

Microsoft, G42 deal could transfer key US chips and AI tech abroad

Microsoft executives said the company welcomes a debate on a new legal framework governing the transfer of AI technology

Microsoft and G42 to offer joint sovereign cloud and AI offerings Image Microsoft

Microsoft, G42 to invest $1bn in Kenya to build geothermal-powered data centre

Microsoft and G42 will work with the government of Kenya to design and operate the new East Africa cloud region as part of a trusted data zone

Saudi Arabia’s ALLaM model joins IBM Watsonx AI platform

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal

Saudi Arabia’s AI authority will train its “ALLaM” Arabic language model using Watsonx, adding new language skills to the firm’s offerings

Sheikh Hamdan with Omar Sultan Al Olama-WAM

Sheikh Hamdan announces AI initiative: 1 million engineers to be trained

The initiative will follow an extensive programme that includes training courses to upskill individuals in AI and prompt engineering along with offering accredited certifications

UAE's AI PUSH

UAE, US to seal more AI deals through strategic partnership: UAE AI minister Al Olama

The UAE, led by government-backed firm G42, is pushing to burnish its AI framework as it diversifies away from oil

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Dell deepens AI push with new PCs

Dell’s AI-capable PCs will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chips

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Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot+’ PCs with AI features

Copilot+ PCs will be able to handle more artificial-intelligence tasks without calling on cloud data centers

Addressing cyber chaos: GenAI's role in advanced threat defence

Addressing cyber chaos: GenAI’s role in advanced threat defence

Striking the right balance between technological adoption and human intelligence is essential to ensure the complete security of any organisation

Karim Sabbagh MD designate of Space 42

Space42’s Karim Sabbagh on the Bayanat-Yahsat merger, spacetech and future plans

The managing director designate of Space42 shares how the company will combine geo analytics and satcom capabilities with AI to offer new solutions and services to clients across the region

UAE energy ministry, Etihad WE set up EV infrastructure company

UAE energy ministry, Etihad WE set up EV charging infrastructure firm

The venture, known as UAEV, is the first EV charging network fully owned by the government